There’s an emerging local government debt crisis in Texas and it’s critical that our state and local officials begin to address this growing problem with transparency, accountability, and election reforms.
Taxes & Spending
New Braunfels ISD’s Staffing Decision Hints at a Larger Problem
Last week, New Braunfels ISD trustees committed to spend $4.3 million to fund 70.5 full-time positions in perpetuity. While the district’s staffing decision might seem unimportant at first, it actually hints at a large and growing problem becoming increasingly common in local budget matters. See, 26 of the 70.5 full-time positions were originally funded through...
April 15, 2024